The Centennial Vision creates a road map for the future of occupational therapy while commemorating our 100anniversary in 2017. Since 2003, the development of the Centennial Vision included strategic planning, ongoing research, and extensive profession-wide dialogue. Several thousand students, educators, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants participated in identifying important trends and change drivers, barriers to practice, and emerging practice areas relevant to occupational therapy services. (AOTA, 2012)

What does it mean?

Powerful: Building a strong educational foundation in order to hold leadership roles in health care delivery systems, to be active in policymaking, and to use technology in providing services.

Science-driven: Engaging in research and blending science-based knowledge with occupation-based practice.

Evidence-based: Basing practice on the best evidence available and making the efficacy of occupational therapy public.

Globally connected and diverse workforce: Building a network of students, educators, practitioners, scientists, and entrepreneurs through AOTA membership which funds advocacy and marketing of our profession in order to link with other professionals locally and globally.

Occupational needs: Identifying what occupational needs are emerging, or are not being met, and how occupational therapy can fill the void. (AOTA, 2012)